jamming the machine and possibly damaging it beyond repair.

If you're looking for a new laminator and
you frequently laminate a lot of small items such as business cards,
photographs, and bookmarks, you're reading the right review. This
review of GBC's HeatSeal H110 will tell you all you need to know about
this cool little laminator, from its strengths to its handful of
weaknesses. Continue reading to find out more about the HeatSeal H110
and how it can keep you laminating!

The GBC HeatSeal H110 is a photo-quality pouch laminator that is
designed to laminate small documents. The throat on this machine
measures 4.5 inches across, so if you're looking for a machine that can
laminate larger items, you need to check out another laminator, such as
the HeatSeal H212.

Despite its small size, the HeatSeal H110 has some impressive traits.
It can handle pouches that are 3 and 5 mil thick, and it offers three
different temperature settings. Two of these are for heat lamination
and the other one is for cold. You will never have to worry about
selecting the correct temperature because the temperature settings are
fixed, making this machine very user-friendly. The machine warms up
fairly quickly and is ready for use in about five minutes. (A light
will go on when it's ready.) You also don't need to use a carrier with
this machine, which eliminates a step in the laminating process and
saves you a little bit of extra time, but it could also cause you some
problems. (More about this in a moment.)

The HeatSeal H110 is an inexpensive laminator, retailing for about
$50.00. As you can guess from the price, this means the machine is
lacking in certain areas. For starters, advanced users may not like the
laminator's fixed temperature settings because they make it difficult
to really control how your project will turn out. Likewise, some people
may need a machine that can handle thicker pouches.

But perhaps the biggest drawback about the HeatSeal H110 is something
that's also a strength: you don't need to use a carrier with this
machine. How is this a drawback? Well, if you don't use a carrier, it's
very possible that the melted adhesive will seep out of your laminating
pouch, jamming the machine and possibly damaging it beyond repair.
(Then you'd need to buy a replacement machine. Who wants to do that?)
The H110 lacks both a jam release lever and a reverse function, so it
will be very difficult to clear any jams you experience with this
machine. Therefore, you're advised to use a carrier every time you use
the H110 - or any other pouch laminator, for that matter.

The GBC HeatSeal H110 is good for users who mostly laminate smaller
objects, as well as people who are looking for a basic laminator that's
extremely easy to operate. It does produce some great-looking
lamination, so odds are, you'll be happy with this product if you
purchase it. Just make sure you always use a carrier when operating the
H110 so you can save yourself the possible hassle and expense of
replacing your laminator.